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Networks,
Discussion Fora and E-Lists
Sites
of Science and Technology related networks, discussion forums and
lists:
SciDev.Net
is a free-access, Internet-based network devoted to reporting on
and discussing those aspects of modern science and technology that
are relevant to sustainable development and the social and economic
needs of developing countries.
http://www.scidev.net/
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Genetic Resources Networks and Associated Crop Networks
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Plant Genetic Resources Networks and Associated Crop Networks
were established to strengthen national programmes by reinforcing
the role of national plant genetic resources committees and promoting
cooperation between institutions within countries and programmes within
the subregion. These crop-specific networks aim to develop,
through research and training, locally adapted, improved crop varieties.
http://www.fao.org/WAICENT/FaoInfo/Agricult/AGP/AGPS/pgr/netw.htm
| West
and Central Africa Sorghum Research Network |
The West
and Central Africa Sorghum Research Network aims to improve the
production, productivity, and utilization of sorghum, contribute to
greater food security and enhance the economic and social well-being
of the people of the sorghum-producing countries of West and Central
Africa.
http://www.icrisat.org/text/partnerships/networks/wcasrn.htm
The African Technology
Forum provides, among other services, consulting and networking
opportunities for those involved in business and research ventures
affecting science and technology in Africa.
http://web.mit.edu/AfricanTech/www
| World
Bank's Development Marketplace |
The World Bank's
Development Marketplace is a forum in which all members in the
development community can come together.
http://www.developmentmarketplace.org
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Association for Progressive Communications - Women's Networking
Support Programme |
The Association
for Progressive Communications - Women's Networking Support Programme
(APC WNSP) promotes gender equity in the design, implementation, and
use of information and communication technologies - with special focus
on inequities based on women's social or ethnic background - through
the provision of research, training, information, and support activities
in the field of ICT policy, skills-sharing in the access and use of
ICTs, and women's network-building.
http://www.apc.org/english/about/apcwomen
APC-Africa-Women is the African regional programme of APC's Women's
Networking Support Programme (APC WNSP). APC-Africa-Women gathers
and works together with women and women's organizations in Africa
and all over the world, focusing on African women's empowerment through
Information Facilitation, Regional Support, Policy and Advocacy, Training
and Research in the field of Information and Communication Technologies
(ICTs).
http://www.enda.sn/synfev/apcfemafr/indexapc.html
| African
Women Global Network |
The African Women Global
Network (AWOGNet) is a global organisation that networks all men and women, organisations,
institutions and indigenous national organisations within Africa,
whose activities are targeted towards the improvement of the living
conditions of women and children in Africa.
http://www.osu.edu/org/awognet
| Gender
Awareness Information and Networking System |
The Gender Awareness Information
and Networking System (GAINS) produces, manages and disseminates
gender-related knowledge and information; conducts collaborative research
on emerging gender issues and facilitates consultations and dialogue
between different stakeholders on global issues using gender-perspective
training- and capacity-building on women and gender issues.
http://www.un-instraw-gains.org
Women Action is a global information, communication and media
network that enables NGOs to actively engage in the Beijing+5 review
process with the long term goal of women's empowerment and with
a special focus on women and media.
http://www.womenaction.org
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